Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa pre-entry validity to one month, effective next week, for pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key amendments to the Umrah visa system, reducing the pre-entry validity period from three months to one month. The new rule, which takes effect next week, aims to improve crowd […]
The decision by King Charles III to strip his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and honours marks one of the most dramatic disciplinary moves in modern royal history. Once known as His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Andrew will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a private citizen with no […]
Sharjah offers final chance to legalise unauthorised tenancy contracts / AI-generated illustration Rented a home in Sharjah through an informal agreement or a simple paper contract? Sharjah is now offering a clean slate. Under the new Sharjah Tenant Rules 2025, residents and landlords with unauthorised rental contracts can now regularise their leases, avoid penalties, and […]
Earlier in the morning, Yash and the producers of Toxic reconfirmed that the fairy tale for adults will hit the big screen as scheduled in March 2026, coinciding with the Eid 2026 period. But in a shocking turn of events, the industry is buzzing with reports on the delay of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next, Love […]
UAE Indians Face No Extra Steps for New e-Passport / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE can finally put the rumours to rest. During a press conference held on October 30, 2025 by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, officials clarified that the rollout of […]
Sheikh Dr Sultan inaugurated Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre, featuring 12 labs, research port, and global partnerships/Image: WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre in Khorfakkan, marking a significant step for marine research and education in the UAE. […]
In another time, JD and Usha Vance were the poster couple for the “new American faith.” Not the faith of purity rings and megachurches, but the faith of pluralism — where a Catholic convert could thank his Hindu wife for reminding him what God felt like. Back then, he called her the reason he re-discovered […]
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was spotted at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Thursday after her mother, Sunanda Shetty, was admitted owing to age-related health complications. Shilpa Shetty’s mother Sunanda Shetty hospitalized; actress visits Lilavati Hospital Shilpa appeared visibly concerned as she entered the hospital to be with her mother, prompting an outpouring of support and prayers […]
Celebrating unity and pride: UAE Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates marks two key occasions that reflect its history, leadership, and unity: Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2. While Flag Day celebrates the symbol of the nation, the UAE flag, […]
Germany has officially scrapped its fast-track citizenship program, a move that has stirred debate across Europe and gone viral on social media. Introduced in 2024 to attract highly skilled professionals, the program allowed qualified foreign nationals to apply for citizenship after just three years of residency—instead of the usual five. But after drawing fewer than […]
